Monday, September 23, 2013

Risk of developing cataracts was 29% higher in the statin users

Sep 20, 2013

Risk of developing cataracts was 29% higher
in the statin users

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/811336?nlid=33922_1882&src=wnl_edit_dail&uac=185211HT

The meta-analysis published today, ... matched 6972 statin users with nonusers within the San Antonio Military Multi-Market Area health system using propensity scores based on variables that increased the likelihood of receiving statins and increased the risk of developing cataracts. Statin users had to have been on the drugs for more than 90 days; simvastatin was prescribed in almost three-quarters of the patients.
In secondary analyses that looked at all patients with no comorbidities* (see definition below) ... at baseline, the risk of developing cataracts was 29% higher in the statin users. Results were consistent regardless of whether patients had been taking statins for two, four, or six years, authors note. They found that statin users in the propensity-matched analysis had a 9% increase in cataracts. 
* In medicinecomorbidity is either the presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder, or the effect of such additional disorders or diseases.

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